Bama Rambler said:
That is the right motor but you can get it cheaper at
[url]www.pumpwarehouse.com[/url]. You need either a ST1102 if you want to stay with a single speed or a STS1102R if you want to change it to a 2-speed to save money on electric costs.
Ok - final step (I think). I have officially gotten word from the shop that the motor is fried, so I will be replacing it (I feel bad not paying them to do it after looking at my motor, but they want $389 for a unit I can get for $150 online!!). So, now to hammer out the detail and get this ordered today...
We pay $0.16-$0.17 per kWh (it varies). At this rate (based on my best understanding of all of this), we would save roughly $30 per month on energy costs (12 hours at low speed instead of 8 at high). At that rate, it will take 1.5 to 2 seasons to make up the extra costs of the pump and switch. Probably worth it. Since I'm replacing the motor anyway, now is the time to make the change. However, if I do it, I would need to choose a switch. There seem to be three options:
1) Buy an additional timer that is installed in the circuit between the on/off timer and the motor (around $125)
2) Replace the current timer with a unit that controls both power and speed (around $185)
3) Buy a hard switch that can be adjusted manually at the pump (don't know the cost, because I can't seem to find what this would need to be).
Due to the fact that my timer is inside the house (in the basement), I tend to lean towards the hard switch so that I can have easy access to it for vacuuming, backwashing, etc... It would also be less expensive, and an easier install. However, I'm having trouble figuring out where to find such a switch, and I want to make sure I'm on the right track. Does this switch choice make sense? If so, any suggestions on what would work?
Also, do you agree that the dual speed motor makes sense? Are there any electrical considerations I need to be worried about?
There's a part of me that simply wants to order the same exact thing in order to assure ease of installation, but I want to make the bets decision for the long run. I welcome any insights anyone might have!
Thanks again!!